Vignola

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For the Italian architect, see Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola.
Comune di Vignola
Coat of arms of Comune di Vignola
Municipal coat of arms
Country Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
Mayor
Elevation m
Area 22 km²
Population
 - Total 20,983
 - Density 954/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°29′N 10°57′E
Gentilic Vignolesi
Dialing code 059
Postal code 41058
Website: www.comune.vignola.mo.it

Vignola is a city and a comune in the province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy.

Its economy is based on the cultivation of fruit, but mechanical industries and services companies are present.

[edit] History

[edit] Main sights

  • Town Museum
  • the Castle ("Rocca")
  • Palazzo dei Contrari
  • Palazzo Boncompagni (o palazzo Barozzi)
  • Torre Galvani
The Rocca of Vignola.
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The Rocca of Vignola.